Our Practice Areas

J Henry & Company Advocates delivers institutional legal advisory across corporate governance, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, debt recovery and regulatory compliance in East Africa.

Commercial Transactions & Corporate Law

Banking, Finance, Lending & Capital Markets

  • Lending Transactions

    • Bilateral and syndicated loans

    • Project and infrastructure finance

    • Security perfection and registration

  • Fintech & Digital Finance

    • Compliance for fintech platforms and SACCOs

    • Advisory on emerging financial technologies

  • Capital Markets

    • Structuring and negotiating capital market deals

    • Securitisation and investment instruments

    • Regulatory compliance for issuers and investors

  • Restructuring & Recovery

    • Debt restructuring and workouts

    • Recovery actions for lenders and borrowers in distress

    • Advisory on insolvency and turnaround strategies

Insurance & Reinsurance Law

We represent insurers, reinsurers and policyholders in disputes over claims, coverage, and compliance. Our team handles litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters with precision, ensuring rights are protected and fair outcomes achieved.

Governance & M&A Advisory

Guiding mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, internal policy development and training.

Audit, Insolvency & Advisory

Executing corporate due diligence, statutory legal audits, corporate compliance, corporate restructuring, and formal insolvency proceedings for institutional clients.

We support businesses at every stage of growth, from incorporation and governance to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. Our approach combines technical excellence with commercial insight, ensuring that transactions are structured for success and risks are managed effectively, including:

We advise banks, borrowers, fintechs, and investors on lending transactions, tax compliance, regulatory frameworks and capital markets. Our team structures -

Litigation

We represent clients in complex commercial, civil, and constitutional disputes before courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels. Known for rigorous preparation and persuasive advocacy, we craft strategies that deliver results in high‑stakes matters.

Employment and Labour

We act for clients to enforce judgments and recover debts owed to them. Our team pursues recovery through mediation, enforcement proceedings, asset tracing and insolvency actions to ensure that court orders and arbitral awards translate into real results. 

We provide practical guidance on workplace issues, including contracts, HR policies, terminations, and disputes. Whether advising employers, executives, or trade unions, we deliver solutions that protect long‑term interests while resolving matters quickly and discreetly.

Debt Recovery & Enforcement

Dispute Settlement

Real Estate & Property Management

We act for clients on property acquisitions, leases, conveyancing, and title transfers, ensuring transactions are secure and compliant.

Our firm also manages properties on behalf of clients. We handle tenant relations, rent collection and rental tax remittance. Whether buying, selling, or managing property portfolios, we deliver practical solutions that protect investments and provide peace of mind.

Compliance & Regulatory Matters

  • Licensing & Regulatory Approvals – guiding clients through applications, renewals, and sector‑specific permits.

  • Data Protection - Designing data privacy policies, securing statutory operational licensing, managing regulatory approvals, and advising on regional data protection compliance.

  • Tax Advisory – structuring transactions efficiently, managing obligations, and resolving disputes with revenue authorities.

  • Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) & KYC – drafting policies, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.

  • Employment & Labour Compliance – ensuring HR policies, contracts, and workplace practices meet statutory requirements.